Sunday’s National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball schedule saw two District 2 graduates playing.
Here is a recap of how each did:
KYLIE LAVELLE, DREXEL UNIVERSITY WOMEN
6-foot-2 freshman forward from Riverside
Sunday’s result
Drexel (21-7 overall, 13-4 CAA) defeated visiting William & Mary (15-12 overall, 10-6 CAA), 55-47
Individual statistics
Started, played 19 minutes; 4/6 FG, 2/2 FT, 10 points; 2 defensive rebounds; 1 assist; 1 turnover; 1 block.
Notes
Lavelle and teammate, Keishana Washington each scored in double figures and Drexel’s defense held William & Mary to 33 percent shooting for the game. … The Dragons have held their last three opponents to 45.3 points per game. … Drexel held a 17-12 lead after one quarter of play. Lavelle opened the second quarter by scoring the Dragons’ first four points to extend the lead to nine points.
Up next
Drexel hosts North Carolina A&T Saturday.
GEORGE TINSLEY, MOUNT ST. MARY’S MEN
6-foot-6 senior forward from Abington Heights
Sunday’s result
Mount St. Mary’s (11-19 overall, 7-12 MAAC) won at Rider (15-12 overall, 12-6 MAAC), 63-58
Individual statistics
Started, played 22 minutes; 1/4 FG, 1/3 on 3-pointers, 3 points; 3 offensive, 2 defensive, 5 total rebounds; 3 turnovers.
Notes
Mount St. Mary’s used a strong defensive effort on Sunday to defeat Rider. … Leading by nine points at halftime, the Mount came out strong in the second half, taking a 44-29 lead with 13:55 remaining before the Broncos rallied. Rider went on a 9-0 scoring run and pulled within three points, 54-51 with 6:04 left in regulation. … Tinsley grabbed a key offensive rebound and fed Frantisek Barton for a basket with 17.2 seconds remaining and a 60-56 lead. The Mount’s Deandre Thomas closed out the scoring by making 1-of-2 free throws to provide the final margin of victory.
Up next
Mount St. Mary’s travels to Manhattan Saturday.
